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Also Known As

False Indigo

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

4" | $18

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Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' plant details

Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderful hybrid between the native yellow and native white Baptisia offers gorgeous creamy-yellow lupine-like flowers atop striking 3-4' stems in early summer; prolific and beautiful from NC Botanic Garden! S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Undemanding, easy peesy perennial creates a rounded mound of handsome foliage 3-4’ in a sunny spot and is topped by oodles of butter yellow spikes of Lupinesque flowers May June (good cut flower). Deer and drought tolerant (but takes regular watering too), needs minimal care; prefers soils with good drainage but not too fussy. Attracts butterflies; nice interplanted with grasses, tolerates humidity and seaside conditions.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Soft yellow pea-like flowers above grey-green leaves bloom in early summer. Long-lived and low-maintenance, this perennial is loved by butterflies, not loved by deer, and is tolerant of clay and shallow, rocky soil. Ideally, it likes its soil a bit on the lean side. 3' x 3'. Ships when dormant. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A sturdy, upright selection with dark smoky-green buds opening to soft primrose yellow flowers. As all Baptisias, drought tolerant and tough.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

A cross between B. sphaerocarpa and B. alba, forming a handsome shrubby perennial to 4' with 18" spires of creamy yellow lupine like flowers in late spring. Long lived and drought tolerant.

By: Avant Gardens

New hybrid that is very Lupine-like in appearance but long-lived and drought tolerant. This sun-lover makes a 3' wide herbaceous bush topped by up to forty or fifty 18" spikes of soft yellow pea flowers over rounded gray-green leaflets. Good in well-drained lean soil.

By: Far Reaches Farm

This soft yellow false indigo makes a mounding plant up to 2' X 2'. Once established B. 'Carolina Moonlight' is extremely hardy and long lived. Never needs to be divided or fussed with. This is essentially a perennial lupine with 2' tall flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

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Gardening facts about Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight' plant

How to Grow Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant